Qin Huairu was surprised that all the people in charge of the compound shared the same opinion about her mother-in-law, which left her feeling very bewildered. Logically, since they were all members of the Jia family, Qin Huairu should naturally be on Jia Zhangshi's side.
But everyone knows that harmonious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships have always been an unsolved mystery, and at least Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu's relationship wasn't great. Many times, she wished Jia Zhangshi would never exist.
However, Qin Huairu herself had to go to work, and the children at home basically still needed Jia Zhangshi's help to take care of them.
“I don’t know. Really, I don’t know what to do. Although my mother-in-law has offended too many people in the compound, she is really good to Banggeng,” Qin Huairu said.
"Qin Huairu, what do you think about sending your mother-in-law back to the countryside after she comes out of there?" Xu Damao suddenly asked.
"Go back to the countryside? Is it permanent or temporary?" Yi Zhonghai asked first.
"Forever. Jia Zhangshi, this cancer, has been corrupting the atmosphere of our compound, affecting our unity, and hindering the healthy growth of the children. She must be driven out of the compound."
Moreover, Jia Zhangshi herself is a rural resident and has a house in her hometown. She's not very old, so it wouldn't be a bad thing for her to go back to the village to work and farm," Xu Damao said.
“Da Mao, we do have a house in our hometown, but my mother-in-law definitely won’t go back. You know she’s lazy and doesn’t want to work, so she definitely won’t want to go back,” Qin Huairu said.
“Unwilling? What if our entire compound collectively petitions the community and the street office to send her back? That’s not a problem, nor is it a matter of whether she wants to or not.”
Xu Damao has already decided to send Jia Zhangshi back, and he will definitely work on things with the community and street authorities. Currently, Zhu Guangrong is the head of Jiaodaokou, so Xu Damao only needs to make a small request.
"Gentlemen, when it comes time to write the explanation, you'll need to notify the residents to sign and put their fingerprints on it. After you've finished writing it, please deliver it to the community and street offices, and I'll talk to the leaders there." Xu Damao began to arrange the details.
"Da Mao, if you send them back, my mother-in-law will definitely make a scene!" Qin Huairu said anxiously.
"Qin Huairu, you can discuss with Jia Zhangshi how much money to give her for retirement each month. I think as long as the money is right, what objections could she possibly have? Besides, this was a repatriation by the street office, and they will contact the local commune."
Without a letter of introduction, she won't be able to come back at all. If she dares to sneak back, just go to the police station and lock her up again.
Xu Damao was truly determined to get rid of Jia Zhangshi completely this time, so he didn't hesitate to use his personal connections.
Seeing Xu Damao's firm attitude, Qin Huairu knew that she couldn't go against the tide, so she tried her best to find suitable conditions for herself.
"What will happen to my children? I have to work during the week, and my mother-in-law helps take care of them. Now that she's not here, she's supposed to help take care of the children, especially Huaihua, who is still so young." Qin Huairu said, her eyes filled with tears.
Xu Damao looked at Yi Zhonghai, signaling him to take over. But Yi Zhonghai didn't understand what he meant and just kept lost in his own thoughts.
Yi Zhonghai was actually worried that Xu Damao would use his power in the long term to undermine the three elders' decision-making mechanism. If that happened, his position as the elder would be completely meaningless, and he would become a puppet, so it would be better for him not to do it at all.
"Uncle, what's your opinion?" Xu Damao asked Yi Zhonghai directly.
"Da Mao, this is not a good solution. We can't expect everyone to take care of her for a month, can we? I think the neighbors will have complaints about that."
Yi Zhonghai was worried that Xu Damao would seize power, so he began to outwardly comply but inwardly defy him, preparing to adopt a non-violent non-cooperation attitude.
“Uncle, I don’t mean anyone else should take care of you, but your family should. Don’t say anything yet, let me finish.” Seeing that Yi Zhonghai was about to speak, Xu Damao didn’t give him a chance.
"Qin Huairu, your husband Jia Dongxu used to be an apprentice of Master Yi. Master Yi regarded him as his support when he got old, so he spared no effort in training him and always took good care of your family."
Jia Dongxu isn't here now, but your Banggeng is. How about this: your two families become godparents, and your three children recognize this uncle as their godfather and godmother. While the children are young, this uncle and aunt can take care of them; when they grow up, they can take care of this uncle and aunt in their old age.”
After Xu Damao finished explaining his plan, everyone present was agitated. Liu Haizhong and Yan Fugui were completely taken aback by Xu Damao's idea; it seemed like he was determined to tie the Jia family and Yi Zhonghai together.
Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu couldn't believe it; how could their retirement be solved so easily? Previously, Yi Zhonghai had been calculating everything for his retirement, worrying that no one would be there to help him when he got old.
"Da Mao, isn't this too fast?" Yi Zhonghai's mind went blank for a moment, completely at a loss for words. The retirement issue he had been so concerned about was being resolved just like that, yet he hesitated, unsure whether to refuse or be happy.
Qin Huairu was also dumbfounded. Shouldn't her children consult her first before becoming someone else's godchildren? Besides, if Banggeng were to call someone else "grandma" without Jia Zhangshi's consent, Jia Zhangshi would definitely be unhappy about it.
"Qin Huairu, please don't take offense at what I'm saying, but how are you going to support several children by yourself without help from others? Do you really have to rely on those men?"
Think about what kind of people those elderly folks are. If you could get them to help you take care of your child, your life in the compound would be so much easier. You'd never have to worry about three meals a day again, or have to fawn over those men in the factory for a little something to eat.
And your son, Bang Geng, dares to rob people on the street at such a young age. If you don't discipline him properly, you'll regret it later. How can you, a woman, raise him well? Sha Zhu is even worse; he's like an idiot himself, and he still has to rely on his uncle.”
To persuade Qin Huairu, Xu Damao talked on and on. In fact, he knew in his heart that one's character is largely determined by age three, and no matter who educates this stubborn girl, her future path is already set.
Xu Damao's words had a clear effect; Qin Huairu, who was initially reluctant, was now starting to waver. Especially his words about the "stick" (a type of fried dough stick), which really touched her heart. For her son's future, she was truly willing to do anything.
"I'll listen to you all, it just depends on what Uncle Yi thinks," Qin Huairu said.
Yi Zhonghai wasn't as easily fooled as Qin Huairu. He understood that even with all the sacrifices he was making now, it was uncertain whether anyone would take care of him in his old age; this whole "joke" was unreliable.
"Da Mao, how about we discuss this matter again later?" Yi Zhonghai said.
"Uncle, Qin Huairu, why don't you just change Huaihua's surname to Yide, and Huaihua can live at Uncle's house from now on? This will not only help Huaihua develop a relationship with Uncle and Aunt, but it will also save your Jia family some rooms."
"It's not good for several people in your family to be crammed into one room. Otherwise, it will be even more inconvenient for you to live there if you get too big." Xu Damao played his trump card, he didn't believe Yi Zhonghai could withstand it.
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